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Whales
Gail Gibbons
Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1991)Immerse yourself in the sea in this illustrated look at the world's largest mammals for the littlest learners.Simple text and watercolor art explore the anatomy, evolution, diet, and much more of these majestic ocean creatures. Captions identify different species, vocabulary words (with pronunciations), and key facts. The gray whale has the longest migration route at about 6,000 miles! A "Whale Tales" section with bonus trivia is included at the end. Gail Gibbons is a titan in the field of children's nonfiction, having published over 100 nonfiction books for kids.
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Whales
Seymour Simon
Paperback (Collins, May 23, 2006)Whales are among the biggest creatures that have ever lived on our planet. Some whales grow bigger than one hundred feet long and can weigh as much as fifty cars or more. They are huge, majestic creatures, yet we rarely ever lay eyes on them. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon introduces you to one of the world's truly amazing animals. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
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Whales
Gallimard Jeunesse, Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai
Hardcover (Cartwheel Books, Sept. 1, 1993)The majestic humpback whale leaps into the air, the skeleton of the ocean's biggest animal is exposed, and various water mammals are identified in the pages and exquisite transparent overlays of this innovative learning tool.
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Whale
Caroline Davies
Bath Book (B.E.S., Feb. 1, 2013)Bath time is play time for baby with this brightly illustrated floating vinyl book. The book is named for the Whale that appears on the front and back covers, but when toddlers open this book they'll see six more colorful creatures on inside pages--every little water-dwelling animal labeled with its name. Whale's friends include a penguin, a seal, a walrus, and others. And when Baby picks up this book and give it a squeeze, he'll hear a cheerful squeak. This is one of four titles that B.E.S. offers in the Shake & Play Bath Book series: Duck, Fish, Turtle, and Whale. Each book comes in a clear vinyl package.
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Whales
Cynthia Rylant
Hardcover (The Blue Sky Press, April 1, 1996)Applies lyrical text and lavish, bold illustrations to an uplifting introduction to whales, profiling the different varieties from the Blue and Humpback through the Fin and Bowhead, and considering the whale's spiritual relationship with humans.
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Whales
Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai
Spiral-bound (Moonlight Publishing, Jan. 1, 2014)Whales, the biggest animal on Earth, lives on the sea. It is a wonderful creature but becoming sadly rare. Watch this giant leap gracefully out of the waves. See how it looks after its calf underwater. Children will delight in comparing and identifying different whales.
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WHALES!
Michelle Zimmerman, Kurt Zimmerman
language (, Aug. 2, 2015)Best-selling children's author Michelle Zimmerman presents WHALES!, a Discover Your World book.Captivating pictures, fun facts, and informative text teach young readers about these fun and fascinating giants of the ocean.Did you know that whales don't sleep? Did you know that whales are the biggest creatures that have ever lived? Did you know that some whales eat up to 4 tons of food a day? Discover the fascinating world and incredible abilities of these amazing creatures!Bright, colorful photographs and large, bold text will keep your child engaged and entertained. Captions specific to the photograph, along with the text, help educate readers of all ages. Children and adults will love this book!
